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Embedded engineering roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst and Engineer categories, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a cap-free, lottery-free path to U.S. employment. Canadians can secure status at the border in a single day. Mexican nationals use consular processing.
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Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the role
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car or components used in AI datacenters, and even life-saving medical devices, our technology is used to make products that touch your life every day. Do you want to join a growing team in a market-leading technology company? We’re looking for motivated individuals who care about helping our customers succeed. If you value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, you will fit right in to the Nordson culture.
We are looking for a talented Embedded Systems Test Engineer II to join the Nordson EFD product design team. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, and debugging electrical hardware and software test systems for electro-mechanical systems that enable precision manufacturing processes and fluid handling. You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data driven approaches to make our products smarter, connected, and intelligent.
How YOU will make an impact:
- Develop and execute test plans for embedded systems, including mixed-signal circuits (microcontroller/FPGA/power conversion/analog) used in mission-critical industrial and life science applications.
- Design and maintain automated and manual test setups using system-level platforms such as single board computers (SBCs), PCs, custom test hardware, and standard communication interfaces.
- Collaborate with firmware and design engineers to develop test scripts, tools, and diagnostics using Python, C, C++, HDL, LabView, and other relevant languages.
- Create and implement verification and validation protocols, perform testing, analyze results, debug system and hardware failures.
- Support new technology evaluations, assist in competitive benchmarking, and provide test support during product development and production launch as well as post launch software releases.
Qualifications To Be Successful:
- 3+ years’ experience in systems, test, or integration engineering of electro-mechanical products with embedded systems, real time control and digital communication interfaces.
- Expertise in test system development. Experience with schematic capture, BOM creation, and PCB layouts using OrCAD (with EDM) or similar CAD software for custom test hardware.
- Familiarity with firmware development process.
- Proficiency in Python required, some additional language(s) such as C, C++, LabView, HDL preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a global team.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering such as electrical, mechanical, computer engineering, or computer science.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work hours.
- Starting day 1, your benefits include Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k (with match AND additional 3% annual company contribution), tuition reimbursement and Life Insurance.
- Annual cash bonus based on personal & company performance.
- In addition to paid time off and paid holidays, each employee receives 16 hours of paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services in our communities.
- Full-service on-site cafeteria.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required: Estimated 10%
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
About Nordson EFD
Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
INTRODUCTION
Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the role
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car or components used in AI datacenters, and even life-saving medical devices, our technology is used to make products that touch your life every day. Do you want to join a growing team in a market-leading technology company? We’re looking for motivated individuals who care about helping our customers succeed. If you value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, you will fit right in to the Nordson culture.
We are looking for a talented Embedded Systems Test Engineer II to join the Nordson EFD product design team. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, and debugging electrical hardware and software test systems for electro-mechanical systems that enable precision manufacturing processes and fluid handling. You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data driven approaches to make our products smarter, connected, and intelligent.
How YOU will make an impact:
- Develop and execute test plans for embedded systems, including mixed-signal circuits (microcontroller/FPGA/power conversion/analog) used in mission-critical industrial and life science applications.
- Design and maintain automated and manual test setups using system-level platforms such as single board computers (SBCs), PCs, custom test hardware, and standard communication interfaces.
- Collaborate with firmware and design engineers to develop test scripts, tools, and diagnostics using Python, C, C++, HDL, LabView, and other relevant languages.
- Create and implement verification and validation protocols, perform testing, analyze results, debug system and hardware failures.
- Support new technology evaluations, assist in competitive benchmarking, and provide test support during product development and production launch as well as post launch software releases.
Qualifications To Be Successful:
- 3+ years’ experience in systems, test, or integration engineering of electro-mechanical products with embedded systems, real time control and digital communication interfaces.
- Expertise in test system development. Experience with schematic capture, BOM creation, and PCB layouts using OrCAD (with EDM) or similar CAD software for custom test hardware.
- Familiarity with firmware development process.
- Proficiency in Python required, some additional language(s) such as C, C++, LabView, HDL preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a global team.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering such as electrical, mechanical, computer engineering, or computer science.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work hours.
- Starting day 1, your benefits include Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k (with match AND additional 3% annual company contribution), tuition reimbursement and Life Insurance.
- Annual cash bonus based on personal & company performance.
- In addition to paid time off and paid holidays, each employee receives 16 hours of paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services in our communities.
- Full-service on-site cafeteria.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required: Estimated 10%
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
About Nordson EFD
Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
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Document your embedded systems specialization explicitly
TN visa officers evaluate whether your degree and job duties align with a recognized USMCA occupation. Gather transcripts, project portfolios, and employer letters that name specific embedded technologies like RTOS, firmware, or bare-metal programming rather than generic software development.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and semiconductor manufacturers routinely hire embedded engineers on TN status. These employers have recent experience with work visa sponsorship, so they understand the TN process—having your employer prepare a support letter for presentation at the U.S. border or consulate—and won't confuse it with more complex visa categories, which reduces delays in the offer-to-start timeline for you.
Clarify your occupation category before applying
Embedded roles can qualify under Engineer or Computer Systems Analyst depending on how duties are framed. Confirm which category your job description supports before reaching the offer stage, since switching categories after a denial requires restarting the process entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring embedded employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies actively filing TN petitions for embedded and hardware roles. This narrows your applications to employers already set up to sponsor, saving weeks you'd otherwise spend educating recruiters about TN eligibility.
Prepare your offer letter to satisfy CBP requirements
Canadian professionals entering at the border need an offer letter that states your title, duties, wage, and that the position is temporary. CBP officers adjudicate TN on the spot, so gaps or vague language in the letter are the most common cause of same-day denials.
Understand the Mexican consular timeline before accepting an offer
Mexican nationals must schedule a U.S. consular appointment, which can take several weeks depending on post availability. Build that timeline into your start date negotiation so employers aren't surprised by a gap between offer acceptance and your first day.
Embedded TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an embedded engineering role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, embedded roles typically qualify under either the Engineer or Computer Systems Analyst category depending on how duties are described. The key is that the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Roles focused on firmware, RTOS, or hardware-software integration generally pass this test, but the offer letter and your credentials must clearly support the chosen category.
How does TN visa sponsorship for embedded roles compare to H-1B?
For embedded engineers, TN has significant structural advantages over H-1B visa. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian nationals, and no lengthy USCIS petition process. Canadians can be admitted at a port of entry the same day they present their offer letter. H-1B visa requires filing months in advance, surviving a random lottery, and waiting for an October 1 start date. The tradeoff is that TN is nonimmigrant and does not directly lead to a green card.
How do I find embedded employers who are set up to sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces employers with recent visa filings who hire for technical roles, so you're not cold-applying to companies that will delay or reject your candidacy once they learn visa sponsorship is involved. Filtering by role type and visa category gets you to relevant employers faster than general job boards.
Can I switch embedded employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific, so you cannot start with a new employer before obtaining authorization for that employer. Canadians can get a new TN approved at the border when starting the new role. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. If you're already in the U.S., you can also file a change of employer with USCIS, though that adds processing time you should account for in your transition planning.
What documentation should I collect before pursuing TN sponsorship as an embedded professional?
You'll need official transcripts showing a qualifying degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field, along with a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer. If your embedded experience is the primary basis for qualification, gather reference letters that name specific technologies and project outcomes. Mexican nationals also need a valid passport with sufficient validity and any prior U.S. visa or entry documents for the consular interview.